What Is Ceiling Effect and Why Is It Important in Tests

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Essay

What is ceiling effect and why is it important in tests used for research?

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Definitions:

Hominin Clade

The hominin clade comprises all the species belonging to the human lineage after it split from the chimpanzee lineage, including modern humans, their ancestors, and closely related species.

Species

A category in the classification of organisms, referring to a group that can reproduce amongst itself and produce fertile offspring.

Bipedality

The ability to walk upright on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and some other species from quadrupedal animals.

Selective Pressures

The environmental factors that favor certain phenotypes over others, influencing an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.